Emerald Specimen - Height: 51.5 mm - Width: 29 mm- 61.71 g - (1)
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Emerald specimen from Swat, Pakistan, weighing 61.71 g with dimensions 51.5 × 29 mm; untreated with no heat and only minor oiling not considered a treatment.
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Amazing emerald specimen from swat pakistan available for collection
Weight 61.71 grams
Dimension 51.5x29mm
Origin: swat pakistan
Treatment. none (minor oiler which is not considered be as a treatment in emerald
Heat. No
Here's a detailed overview of an emerald specimen:
## Physical Properties
- *Color*: Vibrant green, ranging from light to dark green
- *Hardness*: 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale
- *Luster*: Vitreous (glassy)
- *Transparency*: Transparent to opaque
- *Crystal Structure*: Hexagonal (hexagonal prismatic crystals)
## Chemical Composition
- *Chemical Formula*: Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈ (Beryl)
- *Chromium and Vanadium*: Presence of these elements gives emerald its characteristic green color
## Sources
- *Major Source: Colombia, Brazil, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Afghanistan
- *Colombian Emeralds*: Considered among the finest due to their intense green color and clarity
## Value Factors
- *Color*: Intensity and saturation of green color
- *Clarity*: Presence or absence of inclusions
- *Cut*: Quality of cut affects brilliance and fire
- *Carat*: Larger emeralds are rare and valuable
## Care and Handling
- *Handle with care*: Emeralds can be brittle and prone to cracking
- *Avoid harsh chemicals*: Clean gently with mild soap and water
- *Store separately*: Prevent scratching by storing
Amazing emerald specimen from swat pakistan available for collection
Weight 61.71 grams
Dimension 51.5x29mm
Origin: swat pakistan
Treatment. none (minor oiler which is not considered be as a treatment in emerald
Heat. No
Here's a detailed overview of an emerald specimen:
## Physical Properties
- *Color*: Vibrant green, ranging from light to dark green
- *Hardness*: 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale
- *Luster*: Vitreous (glassy)
- *Transparency*: Transparent to opaque
- *Crystal Structure*: Hexagonal (hexagonal prismatic crystals)
## Chemical Composition
- *Chemical Formula*: Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈ (Beryl)
- *Chromium and Vanadium*: Presence of these elements gives emerald its characteristic green color
## Sources
- *Major Source: Colombia, Brazil, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Afghanistan
- *Colombian Emeralds*: Considered among the finest due to their intense green color and clarity
## Value Factors
- *Color*: Intensity and saturation of green color
- *Clarity*: Presence or absence of inclusions
- *Cut*: Quality of cut affects brilliance and fire
- *Carat*: Larger emeralds are rare and valuable
## Care and Handling
- *Handle with care*: Emeralds can be brittle and prone to cracking
- *Avoid harsh chemicals*: Clean gently with mild soap and water
- *Store separately*: Prevent scratching by storing
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Emerald
Mineral form
Specimen
Supplement
Limestone
Weight
61.71 g
Origin (region/city)
Swat
Country of origin
Pakistan
Height
51.5 mm
Width
29 mm
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